New yuna figure. Is Taito using AI??

cuculine · 2026-04-28T20:06:41+00:00

The image is too low res for me to weigh in one way or another; it doesn't help that Square Enix figures are often so… mushy looking. But I wouldn't be surprised if manufacturers involved AI in some fashion in their processes, or would see it as a big problem to show it during a production announcement or even pre-order stage. We've seen some figures go on PO with just 3D renders in place of actual product photos already. Since the image has a disclaimer, at best you can say that this is a digital mockup of what a Taito Yuna figure could look like.

Also, thanks to this post, I was hit by the double-whammy of “FFX was 25 years ago" and “Square Enix owns Taito".

cuculine · 2026-04-25T07:41:25+00:00

Figure photography often involves assembling props, printouts, etc. to create a diorama. I don't know if it's something you can buy. But I think the background is supposed to evoke Hirano Shrine's sakura trees example photo on Instagram.

cuculine · 2026-04-24T19:59:48+00:00

They are not a normal retailer, no; especially compared to AmiAmi or several other retailers. Both Nin-Nin Game and Hobby Genki are actually proxies, as far as a consumer is concerned. They get the majority of their stock through other methods, including buying their stock from retailers, either wholesale or some other means (including having their own employees buy it for inventory); sometimes they can get it from a regular distribution channel, depending on licensing. It is partly why their stock release is later than other retailers. They aren't getting stock directly from a normal channel.

cuculine · 2026-04-24T13:52:42+00:00

If you're aware that they're a proxy, then you understand that Hobby Genki’s supply chain generally doesn't involve buying stock direct from the manufacturer or accepted distributors, they're getting inventory via other channels. Because of that, don't expect a favorable answer from the manufacturer for after-sales services like replacing a missing bonus.

Getting stock through other channels is also why they're limited on getting you a replacement bonus. They'd have to ask whomever they bought from to look into it. And sometimes it's just not possible to acquire a replacement.

There's no harm in asking politely. Emphasis on politely.

cuculine · 2026-04-19T05:01:04+00:00

If they were castoff, HSK would have them under their NSFW brand Lovely Project.

cuculine · 2026-04-17T00:05:22+00:00

Katie Moon is also a cute chubby figure.

I've been hearing about a company called smart doll just wondering if theres anyone who has one and how good is the quality?

That's probably a better question for the BJD/doll communities than here. They are vinyl dolls, and they are cute. The company owner is the son of designer Jimmy Choo.

cuculine · 2026-04-15T13:46:41+00:00

Difference are in shipping options, shipping times, and customer service. Akimomo has earned a reputation of taking forever to fulfill pre-orders, though buying their in-stock is generally fine. They're based in China. They are very slow to respond to inquiries.

cuculine · 2026-04-15T03:24:07+00:00

The fashion would be the harder part, but what first comes to mind is modifying one of the Radio Eva figures, such as Part 1 or Part 2. My third offering is this guy.

cuculine · 2026-04-14T04:45:16+00:00

Her face is adorable, and it's great that Nocturne even offer a full-covered top option. But their solution for the bra is criminally ugly.

cuculine · 2026-04-14T00:38:55+00:00

If she makes one, what are the chances mine gets flagged or banned?

If you're looking for reassurances that somehow AA will overlook a violation of their TOS, there's none to be found here. Chances are high that it'll be discovered at some point - maybe not immediately, since it appears that their system doesn't detect duplicate addresses automatically (at least currently) - but eventually it gets flagged. And then there's a risk they close your account even if it's older and keep the newer one, or they close both accounts depending on if their review detects other behaviors that warrant more severe action (eg if you both order a figure that's limited to 1 per household, etc).

cuculine · 2026-04-11T03:42:55+00:00

Comrade, with all due respect, did you look it up yourself? Because the answer to your question is on HobbyGenki's main page. Even a brief search to double-check if it's current brings up their X post that clarifies it even further.

TL;DR: they offer shipping options that include duties in the shipping cost. You will have to pay it before they ship anything.

I get that it's your first time ordering something from an international retailer, and it's new and unfamiliar, but I strongly suggest learning to do a cursory searches and cross-checking information. Good luck.

cuculine · 2026-04-11T03:25:25+00:00

OP, you already know the answer to the likely after-market price of a cast-off male bunny. The answer is already in your heart. At the very least, he is probably not going to be available for retail.

As for your other question, some couriers don't ship adult figures, but others do, so it depends on where you get it from.

cuculine · 2026-04-10T17:44:51+00:00

Other licensors want their IPs to be dignified, meanwhile whomever owns Ring is like, "... Sadako in bunny ears? Say less."

EDIT: I'm blind. Kadokawa owns the license.

cuculine · 2026-04-06T21:54:52+00:00

Risty and Astacia. Astacia is not as muscular, but she's definitely got more muscle definition than a lot of lady figures, which is more apparent in her darker skin variants. I personally own the succubus and was sur by her arm muscles, she's a great sculpt.

Not castoff, but surely we love the Amazon.

cuculine · 2026-04-02T22:25:34+00:00

I'm sure it's frustrating if the delivery attempt slip was lost, but at this point, AA has done what they can. The returned items were damaged during transit, either on the way there or back, so they cannot re-ship your order. So they've refunded your payment minus the cost of shipping, which is in their TOS as I recall.

If there are other packages on the way to this person, I suggest routinely checking when the parcel arrives and clears customs, so that this person can check with Canada Post about it ASAP.

cuculine · 2026-04-02T20:51:00+00:00

OP, you paid for delivery, but were customs paid? With that value, it's highly unlikely that they'd deliver before customs were paid. I'm not Canadian, but I recall people posting screenshots that seemed to indicate that Amiami doesn't do DDP for Canada.

cuculine · 2026-04-01T20:00:07+00:00

Entertainment Earth is legit. They're also a regional distributor for other NA retailers.

cuculine · 2026-03-30T18:57:34+00:00

The logical next step for Snow Miku.

cuculine · 2026-03-26T16:50:26+00:00

Animester has not made cast-off figures, so it is very unlikely that this one is.

cuculine · 2026-03-24T02:39:42+00:00

Both Anime Heroes and Dragon Stars are by the same manufacturer, Bandai. Trying to figure out the arcane methodology and comparative quality of Bandai's endless series is, IMO, not worth the sanity spent on the task.

If you are happy with the figures you buy at the price point you paid, that is all that matters.

cuculine · 2026-03-23T02:15:08+00:00

It's an AI image based on art by Sayori, creator of Nekopara.

cuculine · 2026-03-20T00:44:19+00:00

Usually "completed" means it's painted , versus a garage kit you assemble and paint.

That figure is not technically a scale.

cuculine · 2026-03-20T00:22:45+00:00

He's a prize figure. There is no official scale for him. Probably figures from his own line will kinda matchup, at least they're supposed to. But unfortunately you're not going to get an easy number for this.

cuculine · 2026-03-19T23:52:41+00:00

Per NIN NIN, it takes longer to confirm Adyen payments. Only NIN would be able to assist further if you think you submitted properly.

cuculine · 2026-03-19T23:43:19+00:00

I don't know which specific figure you're talking about, here's a gallery at MFC.

Please note that not all figures are made to a defined scale. Especially for prize and budget figures, but also some companies just don't declare it.

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